#326 Conor O'Keeffe: From Fighting to Ultra Running & Building A Business

This week, we welcome Conor O'Keeffe (@cokeeffe on Instagram), who shares his journey from fighting to ultra-running, overcoming mental health struggles, and launching a successful sports nutrition business, Altar. We get into his first marathon, chasing identity and external validation, overcoming injuries and surgeries, 100 Mile Runs, plus much more15:00 From Fighter to Endurance Athlete19:40 The Struggles of Identity and Mental Health27:44 Finding Solace in Running33:47 The Journey of Transformation39:08 Lessons from the 100-Mile Challenge45:15 Redefining Success and Health in Running48:26 The Journey to Relevance Post-Surgery53:06 Realisations and External Pressures55:45 Finding Freedom in Family59:47 Transitioning to Alter Nutrition64:08 Defining Success in Business74:24 The Growth of Speed Dust83:24 Final Thoughts and Future AspirationsYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles).altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to goShop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.